New Porsche 911 GTS review - Could it be better than a turbo? How about a GT3? - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Bob
Interesting comment about the Turbo S being less comfortable. I had a 991. 2 GTS then last year swapped it for a 991. 2 Turbo S. The turbo is more comfortable, seats have more padding (I had numb bum after 3hrs in my GTS, and suspension is softer in normal modes.
The Turbo S is more of a GT but a complete animal when -on it-. The GTS was the best all rounder (I-ve had 997. 2 GT3 too.
I have briefly driven a 992 Turbo S and it felt sharper, less grand tourer and more like a GTS with a sprinkle of GT3 so I guess the 992 gen cars have been shuffled somewhat in their setups.
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Interesting comment about the Turbo S being less comfortable. I had a 991. 2 GTS then last year swapped it for a 991. 2 Turbo S. The turbo is more comfortable, seats have more padding (I had numb bum after 3hrs in my GTS, and suspension is softer in normal modes.
The Turbo S is more of a GT but a complete animal when -on it-. The GTS was the best all rounder (I-ve had 997. 2 GT3 too.
I have briefly driven a 992 Turbo S and it felt sharper, less grand tourer and more like a GTS with a sprinkle of GT3 so I guess the 992 gen cars have been shuffled somewhat in their setups.
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I999
Great review!
Matt mentioned -the narrower body of the Carrera- - I thought all 992 bodies were the same width.
Even the first gen GT3 started out as a parts-bin special, then Andreas got a hold of the product line and the rest is history.
Seems like the GTS is going the same way - started out as a parts-bin special, to up-sell the last of the 997-s, with what was essentially a bucket load of tasty options, heavily discounted.
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Great review!
Matt mentioned -the narrower body of the Carrera- - I thought all 992 bodies were the same width.
Even the first gen GT3 started out as a parts-bin special, then Andreas got a hold of the product line and the rest is history.
Seems like the GTS is going the same way - started out as a parts-bin special, to up-sell the last of the 997-s, with what was essentially a bucket load of tasty options, heavily discounted.
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Bodhi
The Carerra 4 GTS could be a good all round track day/tarmac rally car with all the performance options, aero kit, carbon bucket seats + full roll cage, extinguisher etc from the Porsche Motorsport Division. 4WD, twin-turbo and decent aero. Then to take it to the next level, i'd get DeMan Motorsport to bore/stroke the engine to 4. 0 litres, add German competition suspension, a titanium sports exhaust and stickier tyres.
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The Carerra 4 GTS could be a good all round track day/tarmac rally car with all the performance options, aero kit, carbon bucket seats + full roll cage, extinguisher etc from the Porsche Motorsport Division. 4WD, twin-turbo and decent aero. Then to take it to the next level, i'd get DeMan Motorsport to bore/stroke the engine to 4. 0 litres, add German competition suspension, a titanium sports exhaust and stickier tyres.
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CP
You're wrong about being able to build a GTS in the past by chosing the right options on an S. With the 991 Porsche offered four ways to buy a wide body, two-wheel drive naturally aspirated 911: the GTS, 911R, GT3, and GT3 RS. There were only two ways to buy a wide body, two-wheel drive, naturally aspirated 997: the GTS and GT3 RS.
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You're wrong about being able to build a GTS in the past by chosing the right options on an S. With the 991 Porsche offered four ways to buy a wide body, two-wheel drive naturally aspirated 911: the GTS, 911R, GT3, and GT3 RS. There were only two ways to buy a wide body, two-wheel drive, naturally aspirated 997: the GTS and GT3 RS.
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Nigel
Usual bollocks about manual gearbox being -dynamically optimised---. yawn. I gave a 992 GTS with PDK and it-s stunning. Please show me how a manual is any better! Absolute nonsense all round. Yes, it-s the premier 911 but why spout such tosh!
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Usual bollocks about manual gearbox being -dynamically optimised---. yawn. I gave a 992 GTS with PDK and it-s stunning. Please show me how a manual is any better! Absolute nonsense all round. Yes, it-s the premier 911 but why spout such tosh!
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Zak
This is automotive journalism? Sounds like marketing diarrhea mixed with reading from a spec sheet. -this GTS isn't as harsh as a GT3- thanks for the incredible insight Sherlock! Where is Steve Sutcliffe when you need him?
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This is automotive journalism? Sounds like marketing diarrhea mixed with reading from a spec sheet. -this GTS isn't as harsh as a GT3- thanks for the incredible insight Sherlock! Where is Steve Sutcliffe when you need him?
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Allenwrench
the center lock wheels are a right pita - and Alcantara is nasty. the chassis is 'a little hard to judge on the road' - congratulations - that's the most ridiculous comment I've heard in a road car review.
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the center lock wheels are a right pita - and Alcantara is nasty. the chassis is 'a little hard to judge on the road' - congratulations - that's the most ridiculous comment I've heard in a road car review.
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Marcus
I really prefer the old shape 911 from 83-91. very unique and agressive
however the new is fantastic modern car, nothing to compare. but the old style is something special for many
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I really prefer the old shape 911 from 83-91. very unique and agressive
however the new is fantastic modern car, nothing to compare. but the old style is something special for many
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Stephen
Hey Matt, seems to me from your frequent swallowing that you might have a reflux problem that you should probably get checked out- (I-m not trolling you, I had the same thing)
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Hey Matt, seems to me from your frequent swallowing that you might have a reflux problem that you should probably get checked out- (I-m not trolling you, I had the same thing)
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Nexus
That would be my pick, kind of the sweet spot to me between the not so special Carrera S and the more hardcore GT3 which for my daily use would be too noisy and firm.
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That would be my pick, kind of the sweet spot to me between the not so special Carrera S and the more hardcore GT3 which for my daily use would be too noisy and firm.
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